My Temari Ball

 A few weeks ago, I signed up for and attended a 

Temari Ball Workshop at Arrow Acres Farm given by my friend Liz.

I had no idea what a Temari Ball was, but I really love the classes Liz instructs, 

so for me, it was a no brainer.

So here's the skinny...

Temari Balls are a Japanese folk art form, specifically handcrafted embroidered decorative balls.

These balls are made by wrapping and stitching threads around a core, 

creating intricate geometric or ornamental designs.

Originating in China and introduced to Japan centuries ago, they were initially toys but evolved into decorative pieces and even accessories for kimonos.

The classes are small, three hours, and Liz is very attentive/hands on while instructing. 

So finally...lets get to the pictures!

Liz always provides everything you need, clear instructions, pins, needles and pin cushion...

she even prepared the balls we were working on.

I started with the oatmeal colored ball and added the other 5 colors.

- Aqua Blue, Yellow, Light Blue, Slate Blue and Gray -

This was not super simple but it should have been, 

it's easy once you memorize the steps and get into the swing of things.
I have a lot of pictures I took as I was working on this project but I don't think posting them would be helpful and they are a little confusing.

My Garden is doing well...when looking at the garden in its entirety, it looks very straggly.

BUT...

the individual flowers are so pretty.

- sunflower -

- sulphur cosmo -

- garden cosmo -

- garden cosmo -

- zinnia -

- sulphur cosmos -

- garden cosmos -

- sulphur cosmo -

- the beautiful colors of summer -